Well the chap that was selling the M4 just walked out the door with some cash from me and left the M4 behind. Nice of him to deliver and once he saw how much gear I am hoarding, his heart softened a bit and knew it was going to a good home and accepted my offer.
Only things noticeable thus far is the light on the power switch is out. Hopefully it's just a bulb and an easy fix. Anyone with directions how to replace would be appreciated.
Slight amount of scratch noise on the right channel volume which hopefully deoxit should cure. Said he owned it for about ten years and he never had the cover off.
Auditioned it with a pair of Mission 780's which are 4 ohm so the 170wpc at 4ohm was really noticeable as far as power is concerned. Never got past 3 for volume as the windows were ready to rattle.
Will clean it up and hopefully be able to source a bulb during that process before I hook it up to the NS 1000M's. I've noticed comments in this thread about prices for the NS1000M's as to what they can be had for. Since this is not dollars and sense, I can't comment other than I acquired mine for SIGNIFICANTLY less than the previous price comments and they are 9.5 in condition.
Once I figure out how to post a picture, I will post some. I've tried on numerous occassions and followed instructions but it goes to browse and even if I enter the file number of my pics, it still won't let me. I'll FINGER it out someday.
This is one of those acquisitions that end up bringing you down a path. First the speakers at a steal, then the M4 and now on the hunt for a C4. Fortunately, a good CD player and a decent TT are in my possesion but then again, there's always something nicer out there.
Woe with me
Comments about sourcing a bulb and installation directions, greatly appreciated - thanks in advance